Machame Route 6 Days/5 Nights
Safari Overview
The Machame Route is famously known as the "Whiskey Route" in comparison to Marangu's "Coca Cola Route". It is a more challenging and scenic route without sleeping huts, offering breathtaking panoramic views and exceptional acclimatization profiles.
Ascend through lush rainforests, cross dramatic alpine ridges, conquer the Barranco Wall, and push forward to Uhuru Peak, the roof of Africa, before descending through tropical forest trails.
Detailed Itinerary
Drive from Moshi to Machame Gate for registration. Begin trekking through the dense rainforest zone, where you may spot exotic birds and colobus monkeys, arriving at Machame Camp for dinner and overnight stay.
Leave the rainforest behind and ascend across a steep, rocky ridge onto the Shira Plateau. Enjoy stunning views of Kibo and the surrounding glaciers as you settle into Shira Camp.
Trek east toward the imposing Lava Tower (4,600m) for crucial high-altitude acclimatization before descending to Barranco Camp nestled beneath the Breach Wall.
Climb the thrilling Barranco Wall, navigate the Karanga Valley, and conquer a short steep ascent to Karanga Camp for a restful afternoon and dinner.
Ascend to Barafu Camp across barren alpine desert terrain. Rest early and prepare your gear for the midnight summit push to Uhuru Peak.
Begin your summit attempt around midnight to reach Stella Point and Uhuru Peak (5,895m) by sunrise. Descend to Mweka Camp for celebration and continue down to Mweka Gate for your certificate presentation.
What's Included
- Professional Mountain Guides & Wilderness First Responders
- Complete support crew (cooks and porters)
- Kilimanjaro National Park entry & camping fees
- Rescue fees and government taxes
- Quality four-season mountain tents and dining mess
- Three nutritious meals daily prepared by mountain chefs
- Oxygen cylinder and pulse-oximetry health monitoring
What's Excluded
- International flights and entry visas
- Personal climbing gear and apparel
- Tips and gratuities for guides, cooks, and porters
- Travel and medical evacuation insurance
Mount Kilimanjaro Gallery Highlights
"Climbing the Machame route with Connect Safari Africa was life-changing. The guides were professional, encouraging, and kept us safe all the way to Uhuru Peak!"
"Unmatched organization, delicious meals on the mountain, and breathtaking views at every campsite. Reaching the summit was the achievement of a lifetime."
Mount Kilimanjaro - Location & Map
Kilimanjaro National Park, Northern Tanzania
Essential Location Information
- Location: Kilimanjaro National Park, northern Tanzania.
- Elevation: Uhuru Peak at 5,895 meters (19,341 feet).
- Accessibility: Fly into Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) with transfer to Moshi or Arusha base hotels.